Two boys basketball players from Ozen, PA Memorial featured on ESPN.com

Two local freshman boys basketball players were talked about on ESPN.com this week. The article, which can be read here, talked about players who impressed at the RCS Sports Spring Ice Breaker last weekend in Houston

Jordan Hunter, a 5-foot-8 point guard at Ozen, was mentioned as one of six standout players, according to Reggie Rankin. And 6-foot-6 forward Dorian Chatman of Port Arthur Memorial was listed as a player to watch.

Among other things, Rankin said this of Hunter:

This tough and competitive combination guard plays in full attack mode on the offensive end of the floor.

And this of Chatman:

At 6-6, the long and athletic combination forward has a pretty good motor, excels on the break, has a nice midrange face-up game and is an excellent shot-blocker.

Chatman was the newcomer of the year in District 21-5A and was a starter this season as a freshman. He made his biggest impact on the defensive end.

Hunter had to play on Ozen’s junior varsity team due to the UIL’s transfer rules. He moved from Hamshire-Fannett after eighth grade. His brother, sophomore guard Jared, also had to play on the JV team. Both will be eligible for varsity next season and should play quite a bit for the Panthers.